Couple charged with Diego Martin woman’s murder

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August 7, 2026

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The couple detained in connection with the death of 25-year-old Shayana Ruiz last Wednesday have been charged with murder.

Senior police officials confirmed yesterday that the charges had been laid and that the pair were expected to appear in court.

Ruiz, of Quarry Road, Diego Martin, was stabbed multiple times in the back, head, face, chest and hand on July 29.

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